Racial Gaps in Health Care News Monitoring

Racial Disparities Exist in Colorectal Cancer Deaths

Despite national progress in colorectal cancer (CRC) care, racial and ethnic disparities in death rates have persisted—and in some cases worsened—over the past 3 decades, according to a new study.1 The findings highlight stark inequities faced by Black and …

Better Health Care Newsletter - May 2025

Great thinkers have sought for centuries to convey a crucial truth about humanity’s interconnection. As the poet John Donne wrote: “No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main … Any man’s death …

Racial Disparities Persist in Immediate Breast Reconstruction Rates

Heartland Forward establishes center to enhance maternal health

Heartland Forward, a Bentonville-based think-and-do tank, has launched the Maternal and Child Health Center for Policy and Practice, aiming to advance maternal health and improve outcomes for families across the central United States. The center was …

Scoping Review Highlights Racial Gaps in Pediatric Eczema Care: Daily Dose

NY law would aid authorities in forcing mental health cases into doctor's care

NY is poised to involuntarily commit people "due to an inability or refusal, as a result of their mental illness, to provide for their own essential needs" such as food, clothing or shelter. The current laws require that authorities determine the …

Foluso Fakorede, MD: Racial Disparities in PAD Amputation Rates

Amputation rates among Black Americans with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) are alarmingly higher than in their White counterparts. According to recent data, these rates are 3 times greater, especially in communities with lower socioeconomic status, …

Half of US Adults Recognize the Health Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

Register for free to listen to this article Thank you. Listen to this article using the player above. ✖ Want to listen to this article for FREE? Complete the form below to unlock access to ALL audio articles. Half of US adults say they know eating a plant- …

Missed Diagnoses, Missed Opportunities: Closing the Gap in Skin Cancer for Patients of Color

As a fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, I spend most of my time treating skin cancer and reassuring patients as they face one of the scariest moments of their lives. Although this is a daily occurrence, some cases never leave your thoughts—even after clinic …

Unlocking Perception: Researchers Explore Brain Activity to Understand Racial Differences in Face Recognition

In recent investigations, researchers at the University of Toronto Scarborough have delved into the complexities of face recognition, particularly regarding the Other-Race Effect (ORE). People have long struggled to recognize faces of individuals from …

Five years post-COVID, racial disparities in health still persist 

Sunday Review | Catch up on our biggest stories from the past week. Delivered to your inbox Sunday mornings. The COVID-19 pandemic “shined a light on what many of us already knew to be the truth,”  said Dr. Kevin Gilliam, NorthPoint Health and Wellness …

Mary Moriarty’s approach to racial disparities is the wrong solution to a real problem

Cityscape | Twin Cities urban geographer Bill Lindeke weighs in on city life, transportation, planning and more in his column delivered to your inbox weekly.  Minnesota is among the worst states in the U.S. when it comes to racial disparities across a …

The education privatization scheme

Public schools are under siege — not from falling test scores, but by coordinated disinformation campaigns disguised as educational reform. School voucher advocates promise freedom, innovation and improved outcomes. Yet, the data consistently fails to …

New York Governor Signs Budget After Lawmakers Remove Her Plan To Let Police Use Marijuana Odor Against Drivers

The state budget bill signed into law by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Friday notably does not include a controversial marijuana provision the governor proposed earlier this year that would have allowed police to use the smell of marijuana as probable …

Drugmakers to pay Hawaii $700M to settle lawsuit over blood thinner

Hawaii will receive $700 million from pharmaceutical giants Bristol Myers Squibb and Sanofi in a landmark settlement over the blood thinner Plavix, Gov. Josh Green announced today — one of the largest payouts in state history. The settlement ends over a …

Predictive Models for Low Birth Weight: A Comparative Analysis of Algorithmic Fairness–Improving Approaches

ABSTRACT Objective: Evaluating whether common algorithmic fairness–improving approaches can improve low-birth-weight predictive model performance can provide important implications for population health management and health equity. This study aimed to …

Survey shows many U.S. adults know plant-based diets improve health

Half of U.S. adults say they know eating a plant-based diet can improve their health and help prevent chronic diseases, according to a new Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine/Morning Consult survey. However, the survey also showed that just 1 …

Double Discipline: The New Weight Black Kids Will Carry In Schools

A new federal order pushing schools away from equity in discipline practices will put Black students at a greater risk of being over-policed in classrooms. (Photo Credit: SeventyFour / gettyimages) by Quintessa Williams It’s no secret that Black …

What About Boys and Young Men? A Call to Action

Boys and young men are still struggling, now perhaps more than ever. As of this writing in early 2025, we have collected an abundance of information about early boyhood, boys in school, the development of masculinity in boys, ADHD, boys in peer groups; and …

RPM Healthcare Applauds New York’s Medicaid Reimbursement for Remote Patient Monitoring

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare proudly supports New York State Medicaid’s decision to reimburse Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) services under CPT code 99457, marking a significant advancement …

RPM Healthcare Study on Stage 2 Hypertension Published in The American Journal of Managed Care

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RPM Healthcare is proud to announce the publication of its peer-reviewed study, “Effect of Remote Patient Monitoring on Stage 2 Hypertension,” in The American Journal of …

Nurses Denounce Trump Health Policies to Celebrate Nurses Week

Nursing advocates release statement and video calling for global resistance to Trump Administration’s attacks on public health BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hundreds of nurses have signed a statement opposing …

Less Cancer Calls on Congress to Exercise Compassion as DOGE Cuts Cancer Research and Prevention Initiatives

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Less Cancer, a 501(c)3 charity working to educate the public and create proactive public policies regarding cancer and cancer prevention, is calling on Congress and the public to …

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel …

Ketamine Lead Gen Now Serves Wellness Clinics in 40+ States - Leading Growth in Mental Health & Wellness Marketing

With 10+ years in mental health marketing, Ketamine Lead Gen sets the standard for patient growth in Ketamine, TMS, MeRT, Peptides, HRT, NAD+, and weight loss. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ketamine Lead Gen, a …

Tivar® H.O.T. UHMW Enhances Food Processing Equipment Performance in High-Heat Applications

Tivar® H.O.T. UHMW from Interstate Advanced Materials is engineered to enhance food processing equipment performance in high-heat environments. SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Food processing and packaging …

A groundbreaking discovery of a common master switch to cure Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other brain-related diseases

A breakthrough that could save millions of lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, …

Stronger than the Storm and NEW DAY to Host Psychological First Aid Training at 2025 Governor's Hurricane Conference

Participants to Learn How to Respond During Crises, Disasters, and Traumatic Events; Hurricane Conference Takes Place May 11-16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, FL WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stronger than …

Wise Law Offices and Keely Wise Lead Chicago’s Fight Against Breast Cancer with Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Wise Law and Keely Wise Lead Chicago’s Fight Against Breast Cancer. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wise Law Offices, a group of award-winning trial lawyers serving Chicago since 2002, proudly announces their …

Adit Expands Into Chiropractic Care, Bringing Experience From 3,500+ Practices

Adit, a leading all-in-one platform healthcare is now proud to announce its official expansion in Chiro. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chiropractors now have access to the powerful digital tools that have helped …

Amerigo Scientific Announces Cell Proliferation and Viability Assay Kits to Unlock Precision in Cell Research

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In today’s fast-moving world of cell biology, there is a need for reliable and reproducible analysis of cell proliferation and viability to progress research in drug discovery, cancer …

The Springs of Ballentine Celebrates Grand Opening with Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce

The residents of Wake County have a new Senior Living community for their residents FUQUAY-VARINA, NC, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Springs of Ballentine officially celebrated its grand opening on May 8th with an …

American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) Publishes Inaugural Issue of New Imaging Journal, Roentgen Ray Review (R3)

Publication of ARRS' new peer-reviewed radiology journal, Roentgen Ray Review, coincides with 125th anniversary of North America’s first radiological society LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American …

RHRC Receives Legislative Funding to Advance Rural Health Sustainability and Payment Reform

Legislative funding empowers RHRC to advance sustainable rural health models and payment reforms, improving access and care quality in underserved communities. MANHEIM, PA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Rural Health …

Royal 4 Systems Partners with Labor AI’s ELS solution for their WISE 11.0 cloud WMS

Royal 4 Systems announced the release of LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution in WISE Warehouse Management System (version 11.0) LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Royal 4 Systems, a leading producer and …

THE DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THE 2025 HOODTALK MUSIC FESTIVAL: UNITY EDITION ON MAY 9 IN ACCRA, GHANA

Powered by Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc, the festival kicks off at 7 PM (GMT) in Independence Square ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The DreamChild Foundation proudly …

Kent Holtorf M.D. Presents 'Fresh Perspectives' on 'the Rise in Autism’’ & 'How Peptides Advance Longevity', May 22

Author & TV Guest, Dr. Kent Holtorf M.D., explores 'Autism's Rise & The Role Peptides Play in Longevity' Thursday, May 22 – Epoch Media Center in Irvine, Ca. IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Join Jay Nolan Community Services for a Picnic in the Park Promoting Inclusion for Neurodiverse Individuals

Enjoy fun activities, food, and learn about new services for neurodiverse individuals in the Monterey Bay area. SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jay Nolan Community Services, Inc. (JNCS) is excited to announce its …

Local Veteran chosen to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival

Detroit Veteran Dances to Gold DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Local Detroit U.S. Army Veteran, Dari Pfeiffer has been selected as a gold medal winner in the 2025 National Veterans Creative Arts Competition, Dance …